Maria and Elisabetta: Two queens fight for power and love. Between them stands Count Leicester, Elisabetta's lover, who is attracted to Maria. The two women meet in the park of Fotheringhay Castle - a duel of emotions, fought with the weapons of bel canto, coloratura on a knife's edge. In the end, the Catholic Mary will climb the scaffold with her head held high, the Protestant Elisabetta will retain the throne, but will lose love. Musical direction: Antonino Fogliani Production: Karin Beier Stage: Amber Vandenhoeck Costumes: Eva Dessecker Lighting: Annette ter Meulen Lighting Dramaturgy: Rita Thiele